President Dissanayake reviews 2027 tourism budget proposals and development projects
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a meeting on the Ministry of Tourism’s 2027 budget proposals at the Presidential Secretariat on 28 October 2026. He reviewed project progress, sector challenges, and immediate solutions.
Officials discussed promoting Anuradhapura, Mihintale, and Kandy internationally for Buddhist education and spiritual tourism. Attention was also given to Dutch port-related projects in Jaffna, Mannar, and Batticaloa, with the President stressing the protection of historical heritage.
Discussions further covered marine tourism financing, port facilities for cruises, the Southern Mist eco-tourism project, expanding domestic flights to the Northern and Eastern provinces, tourism degree programs, and strengthening the Tourist Police Service.
